Hotels in Marlborough, Wiltshire

Hotels in Marlborough, Wiltshire
Nestled in the heart of Wiltshire is the English country town of Marlborough. This town is within close proximity of historical and recreational sites. Among these sites are Stonehenge, Avebury and The Ridgeway Path. These sites are suitable for tourists who wish to go hiking, cycling and nature walking, and to have picnics. The Marlborough area also has golf courses, horseback riding farms and the Salisbury Racecourse. Marlborough has several hotels near all these sites.

The Pelican Inn

Built in the 1700s, The Pelican Inn offers its guests a peaceful, countryside atmosphere along with amenities such as free wireless Internet throughout the entire inn, a dining room where food is prepared and served, an on-site bar and parking for vehicles of all sizes. Nature enthusiasts will be glad to hear that The Pelican Inn has an on-site pond that is suitable for fishing and taking nature walks around the pond. Lovers of golf will want to make sure they take advantage of the courses at the Ogbourne Downs Golf Club and the Bassett Downs Golf Club. Both courses are less than 20 minutes away from The Pelican Inn. (When making an international call [outside the United States and Canada], you must replace "011" with "00" before dialing the local area code and phone number.)

The Pelican Inn
Bath Road
Foxfield
North Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 3JY
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 01488 682479
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Parklands Hotel

Parklands Hotel is a family owned operation in a building that is over 200 years old. Due to its age, the Parklands Hotel has an appealing, rustic charm, yet it is furnished with state-of-the-art facilities. Some of the amenities that Parklands Hotel provides its guests include complimentary coffee and tea, color television and banquet rooms where special events can be held, such as weddings and receptions. There is also an on-site restaurant, Bentley's, which offers a wide selection of food and wine. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy going to the nearby Savernake Forest, which features the 1,000-year-old Big Belly Oak tree. Parklands Hotel is also within close proximity to The Ridgeway Path, a landmark that is ideal for hiking and cycling. According to National Trails, Ridgeway Path is the oldest road in Great Britain.

Parklands Hotel
Ogbourne St. George
Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1SL
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 01672 841555
parklandshoteluk.co.uk

The Castle & Ball

Situated in the heart of Marlborough, The Castle and Ball has roots that trace back to the mid-18th century. This hotel provides its guests with easy access to the area's outdoor recreational sites. Some of these sites include the grounds of the Barbury Castle estate, which is ideal for picnics, hiking, cycling and taking nature walks. Horse racing fans will want to make sure they check out the nearby Salisbury Racecourse. The Castle & Ball has its own dining establishment, the Bar and Brasserie Restaurant, which offers lunch and dinner menu selections. Amenities at this hotel include banqueting facilities, access to wireless Internet throughout the entire hotel, free parking for guests, color television and direct-dial phone calls. The Castle & Ball is a completely smoke-free facility.

The Castle & Ball
High Street
Marlborough, Wiltshire SNE 1LZ
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 1672 515201
castleandball.com

Ivy House Hotel

The Ivy House Hotel was built in the early 1700s and was originally a boys school. In the present, it is a Grade II listed establishment that offers its guests amenities such as hosting private parties, weddings and receptions, as well as complimentary tea for tea times. Also, no two guest rooms are identical at Ivy House; each room has distinct décor and features. The Ivy House Hotel is near the Marlborough Leisure Centre; this site has facilities for swimming, jogging, exercise and team sports.

Ivy House Hotel
43 High St.
Marlborough, Wiltshire SN8 1HJ
United Kingdom
011 (+44) 01672 515333
ivyhousemarlborough.com

Article Written By Skip Davis

Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.

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